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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,023.40, 264,035.10 and 156,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,023.40, 264,035.10 and 156,669.80 is: 235,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,023.40 : 264,035.10 = 156,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,023.40/264,035.10 = 156,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,023.40x = 264,035.10 × 156,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,023.40x = 41,366,326,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,366,326,309.98/176,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,004.70

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